Barista Matcha - Tsujiさん Uji
TASTING NOTES
Milk Chocolate. Burnt Butter. Salted Pretzel.
Milk-chocolate stout. Immediate salted pretzel and burnt butter, softening into a broth of mushroom and toasted sesame. Perfect for Matcha latte, smoothie, or any confectionaries you desire.
From the legendary Tsujiさん of Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto, Japan, and stone-milled by Ooika in Lawrenceville NJ.
TASTING NOTES
Milk Chocolate. Burnt Butter. Salted Pretzel.
Milk-chocolate stout. Immediate salted pretzel and burnt butter, softening into a broth of mushroom and toasted sesame. Perfect for Matcha latte, smoothie, or any confectionaries you desire.
From the legendary Tsujiさん of Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto, Japan, and stone-milled by Ooika in Lawrenceville NJ.
TASTING NOTES
Milk Chocolate. Burnt Butter. Salted Pretzel.
Milk-chocolate stout. Immediate salted pretzel and burnt butter, softening into a broth of mushroom and toasted sesame. Perfect for Matcha latte, smoothie, or any confectionaries you desire.
From the legendary Tsujiさん of Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto, Japan, and stone-milled by Ooika in Lawrenceville NJ.
About This Matcha
It is uncommon to find a barista-grade Matcha that holds enough character and balance so that it can be consumed not just in baked goods and Matcha Lattes, but can be drunk straight as an Usucha Matcha.
This vividly green Matcha is indeed the exception, but it should not be too much of a surprise as it comes from the hands of Tsujiさん, one of Japan’s most highly awarded producers in Shirakawa, Uji, Japan.
The Tsujiさん Uji Barista (バリスタ) Matcha is 100% stone-milled, in-house by Ooika in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Our slow, intentional milling process results in a cream-like texture that folds harmoniously into mixed drinks and lattes.
Our Lawrenceville, New Jersey location exclusively mills the Tsujiさん Uji Barista (バリスタ) Matcha for all our Cafe drinks.
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To make the best cup of Matcha latte, follow our brewing instructions.
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Long-term Storage: Store unopened Ooika Matcha in the refrigerator. Consume within 6 months.
Room-Temp Short-term Storage: Store opened Ooika Matcha in a cool, dark place away from sunlight. Consume within 3 months.
Refrigerator Short-term Storage: Opened Matcha can be stored in the refrigerator to help maintain freshness, however, the Matcha is at risk of condensation when cooler than ambient air. For this reason, if you choose to store an opened Matcha in the refrigerator, be sure to take the Matcha you need and then immediately place it back in the refrigerator to minimize exposure to the warm air.
Ochairinikki (御茶入日記)
Category Green tea (お茶) |
Subcategory Oishitacha (おおいしたちゃ) |
Producer Tsujiさん |
Terroir Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto, Japan |
Vintage Blend |
Cultivar Blend |
Harvest Method Sentei Ki |
Shading Style Blend |
Shading Duration Blend |
Visit the Farm
OOIKA MATCHA leads the industry with the most precise souring details and transparency. Let’s visit Tsujiさん’s farm and see where this Matcha comes from.
Awards
Tsujiさん had won Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries award for tencha as many as 6 times. He won 56th Prime Minister Award which is one of Emperor's three awards and awarded at Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Festival. Below is a selected, and non-exhaustive list.
Prime Minister Award, Japanese Emperor Award, at Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Festival.
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Award
Japan Tea Central Public Interest Incorporated Association Chairman Award
National Tea Producers Association Chairman Award
National Tea Commerce and Industry Association President Award
Japanese Tea Science and Technology Chairman Award
Sourcing Details
Producer Details
Tsujiさん
Tsujiさん and his son continue the legacy of exceptional preserving heritage Matcha in Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto, Japan. This region has been actively used for tea cultivation from the Edo period of Japan (1603 - 1868)
Tsujiさん’s fields reach up the mountains terroir of Shirakawa, Uji— overlooking the city of Kyoto the far distances. The air is crisp and fine, and the soil is suitable, for growing exceptional Tencha (unground Matcha.)
Working with his son, the pair continues to push Japanese tea cultivation into the future. Ooika is thrilled to be part of that journey, as we proudly serve Tsuji’s Houjicha at Ooika, Lawrenceville New Jersey.
Region Details
Shirakawa, Uji
800 years ago, Japanese monks first brought tea plants to Japan and decided that here would be the most suitable place to grow tea.
Today, Uji has become a household name for authentic Matcha across the world.
Matcha Safety
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) Requirements
As one of the healthiest nations in the world, Japan enforces exceptionally strict standards for radioactive substances, heavy metals, and pesticide residues in all food products, including matcha. Routine monitoring and targeted inspections ensure compliance with Japan's notoriously rigorous food safety regulations. Distribution of food items that exceed any limit are prohibited. You can learn more about these regulations from Japan’s Codex Alimentarius and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW)’s website.
